The Altus High School Music Department is now selling fruit as one of its yearly fundraisers. Apples, citrus fruits or assortments may be purchased, with the fruit coming in around the second or third week of December. To place your order, contact any high school music student or call the school at 481-2163.
American Eagle Outfitters, leading lifestyle retailer, and YMCA National Safe Place are selling red, blue, yellow or green bracelets for $1 to help Project Safe Place. They are available at the American Eagle Outfitter store at the mall in Lawton until Nov. 16.
The American Red Cross is currently taking enrollment for a Child and Infant CPR class to be held the evening of November 16. Please call the chapter at 580-482-5303 for further information and to sign up.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4876 Ladies Auxiliary is sponsoring its annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Award Contest. The information is being sent to the art department at the schools, but we would like to offer this to any home school student. This program encourages students to use their artistic talents to express their Patriotism. If anyone is interested please contact Connie Labrecque at 1-866-353-0773, leave a message if no answer.
St. James Lodge #229 is hosting its annual "Coats For Kids" drive. Contact Michael Scott: 477-4825 or Tim Case: 482-6048 to drop off your donations. All coat sizes accepted.
The Salvation Army is currently coordinating efforts to help bring a wonderful holiday experience to needy families in Jackson and Greer counties. Volunteers, church groups, organizations, clubs and businesses are needed thru Christmas to make this happen. Call 482-8577 to help throughout this holiday season.
Altus '24th Annual Altus Christmas Parade will be at 3 p.m. Dec. 5. The theme for this year's parade is "Christmas in Our Town." Clubs, organizations, schools, musical groups, churches, businesses and individuals are invited to participate in the parade. Prizes are awarded for floats in five categories. The deadline for entries is Monday, Nov. 29. If you have any questions, please call the Chamber staff at (580) 482-0210.
Harvest for the Hungry will begin in order to fill the community cupboard. Bags were distributed in the community on Nov. 6 to be filled with non-perishable items. They will be picked up on Nov. 13.
Shortgrass Institute is pleased to announce a Watercolor Painting Workshop with Lowetta Chesser from 6-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, thru Wednesday, Nov. 10 at the Altus Public Library. Her workshop will provide useful information and techniques to people at all levels of ability in watercolor. For anyone wanting to try painting, this is a great place to begin. Shortgrass Institute is a joint project of Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council; Southern Prairie Library System and Altus Schools Art Department. Partial funding is from a grant provided by the Oklahoma Arts Council. Enrollment and fee payment of $30 is done at the Altus Public Library, 477-2890.
The Lawton DAV Chapter #56, National Order of Trench Rats, Dugout #612, is having its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the VFW Hall 1193, 926 S.W. 2nd Street in Lawton. For more information contact Ray Burks at 580-357-7331 or Al Martin at 580-536-1827 or T.D. Hedgecock at 580-510-0109.
The Warren Senior Citizens/Community will be having its regular Tuesday music night at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Located 7 miles east of Blair on Highway 19. They will be selling Bar B Que on a bun with chips for $1.50, pop for .50˘. All coffee, tea and desserts are free.
McDowell Club of Allied Arts will hold its meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at 1605 N. Willard.
ACMI House Inc. will have its regular governing board meeting at noon Wednesday at Tres Rios Grill and Cantina. For more information, call 482-3800.
Altus Literary Club will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the home of Mozelle Bryce, Mar-Bon Apartments number 1D. Co-hostess is Verna Johnson.
40's Lunch Bunch of Altus High School will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Alvin's.
The Lawton Fort Sill VA Outpatient Clinic will be closed Thursday in recognition of the Veterans Day Holiday. The clinic will re-open on Friday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 a.m. In the event of an emergency, please report to the nearest emergency room.
American Legion Roach-Lemer Post #44 will have a Veterans Day Breakfast at 7 a.m., Thursday at the Best Western Motel. Guest speaker is David Braddock. Kountry Kitchen will cater. All Veteran's are invited to attend.
Chapter CM of PEO will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the home of Ruth Carson. Co-hostesses for the meeting are Margaret Bex and Elaine Nolan.
The Altus Air Force Base Officers' Spouses' Club will host the second annual "Put the Give Back in Thanksgiving" an evening of live and silent auctions at 6:30 p.m. Friday at the Best Western. The cost is $8 per person. The charity of the month is the Oklahoma City Ronald McDonald House and it are in need of the following items: calling cards, baby wipes, disposable diapers, toothpaste, toothbrushes, trash bags and disposable cameras. For tickets or for more information contact Dixie Thomas 477-3617 or Angel Arroyo 477-2838.
17th Annual Toy Run is coming up in December The Tornado Alley Road Riders will be sitting in front of Wal-Mart from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, collecting new and good used toys. Cash donations are accepted as well. All proceeds will go towards buying brand new toys. Please stop by and see them, the kids in our area need your help.
Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Altus will have their Annual Turkey Dinner from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14. Cost will be $7 for adults and $3 for children and takeouts will be available. Public is welcome. Purchase tickets at the church office or for more information call (580) 482-3363.
Sheppard Officers' Spouses Club 2004 Hanger Holiday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, Texas. Enter Missle Road Gate. Christmas bazaar , crafts and antique fair.
The Beary Special Arts and Crafts Show will hold it's 15th annual show Saturday, Nov. 13, and Sunday Nov. 14, at the National Guard Armory, 6th and Cache Road, in Lawton. The admission is free and there will be door prizes and 50 booths containing arts and crafts. For more information, contact Nancy at 580-357-1695 or Rothena at 580-536-5844.
WOSC will have early enrollment for the spring semester from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, and Tuesday, Nov. 16. Current students should contact their advisor to enroll. New students can go to the information desk or call 477-2000. The complete schedule of courses offered in the spring is located at www.wosc.edu.
There will be a Food Handlers Class on Tuesday, Nov. 16. The classes will be at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the VFW, 500 N. Veteran's Drive. Temporary Food Handler's Permits with the Oct. 12, 2004 expiration date will be valid until the Nov. 16 class.
WOSC Community Chorus will present the 24th annual performance of George Frederick Handel's "The Messiah" on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 3 p.m. in the Herschal H. Crow Fine Arts Auditorium. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Group rates are also available. Guest conductor is Nathaniel Stine, Durham, NC. Guest soprano is Suzanne Hillis Ackin, Kansas City; alto is Patti Drennin, Norman; bass is Jonathan Stewart of SWOSU in Weatherford. Guest tenor is Altus High School graduate Andy Biddy.
The American Red Cross is currently taking enrollment for an Adult CPR/AED review class to be held the evening of Nov. 22. This class is for people holding current Adult CPR/AED certifications or certifications that have been expired less than one month. Please call your local chapter at 580-482-5303 for further information and to sign up.
Potential exhibitors have plenty of time to gear up and round em' up for the 18th annual Wichita Mountains Classic show that will be held Dec. 4 and 5 at the Great Plains Coliseum. Barns open at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 3. The deadline for entries to this yearly steer and heifer show is Nov. 23. An additional fee will be charged for late entries. For more information about the Wichita Mountains Classic, the media may contact Brian Davis, Agriculture Committee Chairman at (580) 357-5800, or Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce Tourism Director Debra Burch at (580) 355-3541.
Blair School Alumni Weekend will be held on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26 -27. The banquet registration forms have been mailed out. If you are a graduate and have not received one or you have attended Blair School and would like a registration form, please call Sharon 580-563-9269 or Marilyn 580-563-9234 or Donita 481-2204.
DECEMBER
Calling All Crafters! Quartz Mountain Arts & Conference Center is hosting a Christmas Arts & Crafts Bazaar to be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3 and 4. There will be No Charge for Booths this year. Crafters will need to audition Call Kathi Edsall-Wilson at (580) 563-3040. Crafter registration closes Friday, Nov. 12th. Crafters willing to provide a half hour demonstration, let Kathi know! For More Information Call Kathi Edsall-Wilson (580) 563-3040 Or visit www.quartzmountain.org
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